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Winner of Survivor: Thailand (Season 5): Brian Heidik

Brian Heidik was named the winner of Survivor: Thailand (Season 5) during the finale on December 19, 2002. He defeated runner-up Clay Jordan by a vote of 4-3. At the time of his win, Brian was a 34-year-old used car salesman from Quartz Hill, California. Brian treated the game as a “business trip” and was known for his commanding leadership and inventing the “goat strategy.” Brian was the first contestant to win the final Immunity Challenge and the title of Sole Survivor.

Brian Heidik was the winner of Survivor: Thailand (Season 5).

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